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The Drammenselva is the lower river of the Drammensvassdraget watercourse in southeastern Norway. It flows from Lake Tyrifjorden near Vikersund for roughly 47 kilometers through or beside Drammen before entering the Drammensfjord. The river and its connected waterway supported timber transport and helped shape Drammen's development as an industrial and commercial center.
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What is the Drammenselva River?
The Drammenselva is the lower river of Norway's Drammensvassdraget watercourse. It flows from Lake Tyrifjorden near Vikersund through the Drammen area and into the Drammensfjord.
How long is the Drammenselva?
The river is roughly 47 kilometers long. Its lower course passes through or beside the city of Drammen before reaching the fjord.
Where does the Drammenselva meet the sea?
It enters the Drammensfjord in southeastern Norway. The fjord is connected to the Skagerrak and therefore to the North Sea.
Why has the Drammenselva been important to Drammen?
The river and its connected waterway supported timber floating, hydropower, and industrial activity. Drammen developed around this transport and industrial route in Buskerud.
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